Ispaghula husk vs Glycerol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ispaghula husk was dispensed 3.4× as often as Glycerol in March 2026 — 79,319 items versus 23,404 in England.
79,319items
Ispaghula husk · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
23,404items
Glycerol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ispaghula husk versus Glycerol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ispaghula husk · ╌ Glycerol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Ispaghula husk | Glycerol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 79,319 | 23,404 |
| Items, last 12 months | 925,227 | 270,231 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £881,843 | £77,071 |
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